The Intestinal Commensal, Bacteroides fragilis, Modulates Host Responses to Viral Infection and Therapy: Lessons for Exploration during Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection
Osagie A. Eribo, Nelita du Plessis, Novel N. Chegou
Abstract
The gut microbiota has emerged as a critical player in host health. Bacteroides fragilis is a prominent member of the gut microbiota within the phyla Bacteroidetes. This commensal bacterium produces unique capsular polysaccharides processed by antigen-presenting cells and activates CD4 + T cells to secrete inflammatory cytokines.
Topics & Concepts
Bacteroides fragilisBiologyMicrobiologyImmune systemMycobacterium tuberculosisProbioticSecretionImmunologyGut floraIntracellular parasiteVirologyTuberculosisHost (biology)BacteriaIntestinal mucosaBacteroidesDiseaseDysbiosisInflammationImmunityGut microbiota and healthClostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens researchMycobacterium research and diagnosis